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Will Middlebrooks not in lineup for middle game vs. Rangers

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With the Red Sox seeking stretch their winning streak to at least three games for only the second time since mid-June, here is the lineup Bobby Valentine has come up with for tonight against recently acquired Rangers right-hander Ryan Dempster:

CF Ellsbury

LF Crawford

2B Pedroia

1B Gonzalez

DH Ross

C Saltalamacchia

SS Aviles

RF Kalish

3B Punto

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Jon Lester

(UPDATED, 5 p.m.): It's a routine day off for Middlebrooks, according to Valentine. With a day game tomorrow, then a 10-game road trip upcoming, Valentine figured it's a good time for Middlebrooks to get a rest.